Namtso - Tsurpu
You will fly past the ice peaks of Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Mt. Everest to Lhasa, the spiritual center of Tibet visited by pilgrims from all parts of the country. Mingling with them you wander around the Jokhang, Tibet's holiest temple. You will visit the mighty Potala Palace. Perched high above the old city it is the landmark of Lhasa. You will visit other holy sites around Lhasa. A visit of Reting Monastery, nestled on a hill above the Kyicho river and surrounded by a juniper forest.Then it is on to the North. Close to the Nyenchentangla chain and across the Lhachen La (4150m) we drive to the holy lake Namtso on the shores of which you will camp. Peace and quietness lies in the air. Two days you will stay here at the highest salt lake of Tibet (over 4600m) and hike along its Southern shore through grassland of the nomads to the cave monastery of Tashi Doje. - After visiting the Red Hat monastery Yangpachen your yaks will be loaded and your 4-day trek starts. The trail leads to the beautifully located nun monastery Dorjeling and across the Lhasar L on to Tsurphu monastery, the head monastery of the Kargyupas north of Lhasa. A unique landscape awaits you on your way back from Lhasa to Katmandu. Traveling along the high Tibetan plateau and crossing the Himalayan chain you follow the Arniko Highway south. The road leads across 5000m passes and offers breath-taking views of Cho Oyu, Gaurisankar and the gargantuan ice peak of Shishapangma and Mt. Everest. En route you visit Khumbum chorten in Gyantse, the monastery complex of Tashilunpo in Shigatse, the Sakya monastery, which was the school of the trance runners in olden times. And not to forget, Samding monastery on the shores of Lake Yamdrok, the only monastery with a female incarnation as its head lama.

Tibet Comprehensive (Naggu Tibet)
This trip combines the big centers of Tibetan culture: the east Tibetan province Amdo and Central Tibet with Lhasa. You will fly to Lanzhou, the capital of the Chinese province of Gansu, via Beijing. Start your trip to the magnificent Monasteries of Labrang and Kumbum. Then it's by train past Koko Nor Lake to Golmud. After traversing the source of the Yangtse river a spectacular landscape awaits you: white gigantic peaks are mirrored in small lakes and on the vast plains tents of the nomads with their yak herds can be seen. A side trip to the holy Lake Namtso, the highest salt lake in Tibet at an altitude of 4600m follows. From far away the golden roofs of the Potala are visible. Plenty of time is available to discover the once forbidden city of the Tibetan god kings. Later visit the oldest monastery Samye, located in the midst of sand dunes not far from the Tsangpo River. An exhilarating drive brings you to Lake Yamdrok, Palkor Monastery in Gyantse, Shalu and Tashilunpo in Shigatse. Savor stupendous views on your ride across the Tibetan plateau to Katmandu in Nepal. Two high passes of over 5000m have to be crossed.}

Kailash Kashgar
After a short visit of Katmandu you will fly past the ice peaks of Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Mt. Everest to Lhasa, the spiritual center of Tibet visited by pilgrims from all parts of the country. Mingling with them you wander around the Jokhang, Tibet's holiest temple. You will visit the mighty Potala Palace. Perched high above the old city it is the landmark of Lhasa. Then we embark on our journey along the southern route to western Tibet by jeep. Incredible views of the Himalayas and the Trans-Himalayas make up for the long, up to 12-hour drives on rough roads. En route we visit Tashilunpo in Shigatse and the Kumbum chorten, rich in murals and statues, in Gyantse. Our destination is the 'Center of the World', as the Tibetans refer to Kailash. 6714m above see level towers the scenic and white snow pyramid. Prayer flags on the Dolma La (5600m) greet you on your circumambulation of Kailash, which takes three days. Traditionally, Tibetans then pay a visit to Lake Manasarowar and conclude their pilgrimage with a visit of Tirthapuri. Almost bizarre is the canyon-like landscape around the Sutlej River. Embedded lie the ruins of Tsaparang, the capital of the former kingdom Guge. We explore this 900 years old religious site and head on north via Tholing and Ali (Chin. Shinquanhe). The grandiose mountain scenery of Kunlun and the oasis en route to Kashgar in southwestern Xinjiang will remain unforgettable. Experience the charme of the bazaar before you carry on to Urumqui and Beijing and return to Germany.

Mt. Kailash is regarded by Hindus as well as Buddhists as the most sacred mountain in the world. You will meet a lot of pilgrims on the trekking route. These pilgrims, you will find, will have been circumambulating the holy mountain for an unbelievably long period of time. They are strong in their beliefs and friendly when encountering tourist.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 Katmandu - Nyalam Guest House
Day 2 Nyalam (sightseeing around the Nyalam)
Day 3 Nyalam - Saga Guest House
Day 4 Saga - Paryang Camp
Day 5 Paryang - Darchen Guest House
Day 6 Darchen - Mt Kailash Circuit Trek Camp
Day 7 Mt Kailash Circuit Trek Camp
Day 8 Mt Kailash Circuit Trek Camp
Day 9 Darchen - Manosarover Lake Camp
Day 10 Manosarover Lake Camp
Day 11 Manosarover Lake - Paryang Guest House
Day 12 Paryang - Saga Guest House
Day 13 Saga - Nyalam Guest House
Day 14 Nyalam - Zhangmu - Kathmandu

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Lhamo Lhatso Lake
Perched high above the old city it is the landmark of Lhasa, the Potala Palace. The majestic building - temple, palace and fortress - seems to be one with the rock on which it stands. Broad stairs lead up to the residence of the Tibetan god kings. It is a trove of immeasurable wealth. The heart of the old city is the Jokhang. Buddhist prayer flags flutter in the wind and juniper fires appease the gods. Mingling with the Tibetan pilgrims you will wander around the Jokhang, Some even prostrate the whole length of the way around the temple. We visit Tsurphu Monastery, head monastery of the Kagyupa sect, as well as Drepung, Sera and Ganden, important monasteries of the Gelugpa and once flourishing centers of Buddhist spirituality. Then we embark on our 9-day trek. In Rutok, east of Lhasa, our crew is anticipating us. For 6 days we trek eastward passing settlements and the black yak hair tents of the nomads. Pastures dotted with flowers lead us across passes to the oracle lake. Amongst the holy lakes of Tibet Lhamo Latso takes a special place. It is a pilgrimage destination for the god kings. At least once in their life every Dalai Lama and high authorities comes here to meditate and experience visions. It as here, that they looked for signs of the coming incarnation of a Dalai Lama. A place of utter peacefulness and serenity. On our way back we pass through the village of Gyatso Chu, home of the best walnuts in Tibet, and cross a pass leading to Tsetang. We visit the Yarlung valley, the birthplace of Tibetan civilization, on a day trip. A visit of Samye, the very first monastery of Tibet, concludes our journey.

Trial to Makalu Everest
In Dhulikhel, known for its fantastic view on the Himalayan peaks, we tune in for the coming days. Then we leave for the land of the wide and lonely plateaus and the deep valleys between the Himalayas and the Trans Himalaya. After a spectacular flight you will land in the Yarlung valley and drive to Lhasa, the spiritual center Tibet, visited by pilgrims from far and wide. We have two full days to experience Lhasa. Past the Yamdrok Lake and across the passes of the Karo La (5010m) and the Simi La we drive to Gyantse and Shigatse. Here we will visit the famous monasteries of Palkhor Chode and Tashilunpo. The drives cross the passes offer magnificent panoramic views. We drive across the 5200m Pang La to the starting point of our trek east of Makalu and Everest. We wander through the green forests and pastures of the Karta valley past clear mountain lakes and ascend to the passes of Shao La (4970m) and Langma La, which at 5270m is the highest pass on our trek. With clear weather we can see the north side of Makalu and Chomolonzo and the east and north side of Everest. Equally impressive is the flora on the wide meadows. After the trek we drive in jeeps to Rongbuk, the monastery at the foot of Everest. The north face of Everest is breath taking. We have plenty of time to discover the Base Camp of Everest and the vicinity. Later we return via Tingri and Zhangmu to Katmandu.

Nepal Tibet Highlight
The first days in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal will leave you with a lot of impressions: Magnificent royal palaces, Hindu temples, shrines adorned with rich wood carvings, Buddhist stupas with their white cupolas and the all-seeing eyes of Buddha as well as colorful markets and busy bazaars. After this cultural potpourri, you will fly to Tibet. The first days of sightseeing will acquaint you with the people and their culture and allow time for your acclimatization. Near Tsetang (3400m) you will visit a castle from the first kings of Tibet and have a good view across the fertile Yarlung valley. On the way to Lhasa we will visit the oldest monastery of Tibet, Samye.We have two days sightseeing in Lhasa (3600m), the spiritual and secular center of Tibet. You will see the Potala palace, perched high above the city, the holiest temple Tibet's, the Jokhang, and the Gelugpa monastery of Drepung. Across the vast Tibetan plateau we drive back to Nepal and get a good glimpse of the Himalayas and the Trans Himalaya. The drive leads across passes of more than 5000m with dazzling views of the snow-covered peaks and fluttering prayer flags, we pass the turquoise-colored Lake Yamdrok and Tibetan houses with their flat roofs. In Shigatse and Gyantse e visit such important monasteries as Tashilunpo and the Kumbum, rich in sculptures and murals. The last leg of the trip along the Arniko Highway brings us to Dhulikhel, known for it good views on the central Himalayas. A hike in its vicinity concludes our mountain adventure. With lots of impressions gathered on this relatively short trip (Nepal and Tibet in just 18 days!) we fly home.

Khangsung Valley
Sightseeing in Lhasa include the Potala Palace, Jokang, Sera and Drepung Monasteries. visiting Ganden Monastery will take a full day. In Gyantse and Shigatse, we will visit the Kumbum Monastery, the former seat of the Pan Chen Lamas. On the 8th day, we begin our trekking to the East Everest Base Camp, the Kangshung valley. This region is one of the most remote trekking destinations in central Tibet. The round trip walk of 8 days to the MakaluBase Camp begins at Yuba. The kang shung valley absolutely roars with the summer monsoon. The snow that accumulates daily on the peaks starts rumbling about noon and continues to fall nisily throughout most nights. this region is one of the most remote trekking destination in central Tibet. Then we retrace to Yuba via the Langma La Pass and the kharta river, from Yuba we drive to Zhangmu, the Tibet border to Nepal. The next morning, we drive back to kathmandu.

Holy Kailash Trek
This is the shortest and the most direct approach to Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar, best suited for those on pilgrimage or for those whose time is limited. We drive via Khasa (Zhangmu) through the southern route to Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar and return via the same route back to Kathmandu

Namche-Barwa Trek
Botanists have long considered the Namche Barwa area as one of the most spectacular in the world. Britain's renowned flower hunters excplored here in the early 20 th century.Tsethang , at the junction of the Yarlung and Tsangpo rivers, dominates the valleys. It is the usual starting point for pilgrimages to the many holy sites in the area. The Yumba Lagang is the first castle erected in Tibet. In the remote eastern corner of the Lhasa-Tsethang region is Lhamo Lhatso, the "life-spirit" and "oracle" lake sacred to Gyelmo Makzorma, the wrathful protectress, Pelden Lhamo. Each Dalai Lama was to visit this lake at least once in his lifetime.

Kailash Highway
Exploration of the Tibetan capitaL.You visit the Potala (open on wed, fri and sun), the monumental palace of Kings and Dalai Lamas, with its numerous chapels. The view of the holy city from the roofs is unforgettable. Excursion to the Sera and Drepung monasteries which were amidst the largest monastic institutions in the world. The chorten tombs of three Dalai Lamas are sited at Drepung.Sera is one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet.